MICHAEL STIMPSON
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Dynamic and performance-driven professional with extensive experience driving company advancement across multiple industries, now seeking to leverage cyber security training to fulfill objectives related to safeguarding computer systems and networks. I am excited to apply my skills and knowledge to a SOC position and contribute to a company's mission of identifying and mitigating security threats.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Certifications:
CompTIA Security+ 2/23/2023
CompTIA CySA+ Anticipated 3/2023
Qualys, Vulnerability Management Detection & Response 1/26/2023
Coding Dojo Bootcamp January 22, 2023
Cyber Security Certification
Completed 480-course hours concentrated on the CompTIA Security+, CySA+, and Ethical Hacking certifications and earned the highest grade possible in all three phases of the boot camp. Successfully exploited all the vulnerabilities on the final exam, which only one other student accomplished.
Try Hack Me/ Hack The Box
Active participation in hacking challenges such as CTF to improve pen-testing methods and techniques
TECHNICAL PROJECTS
Coding Dojo Bootcamp
Buffer Overflow – Successfully compromised a Windows virtual machine using custom Python scripts and Immunity Debugger to compromise a POP3 service to obtain a reverse shell.
Footprinting – Used various Nmap and Rustscan scripts to enumerate a virtual machine and compare the results.
Wireshark – Capture and examine live and previously captured network traffic and data to locate and identify malware files to identify infected virtual machines and the attacking host IP.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Techniques: Attacks & Attack Vectors, Ethical Hacking, Incident Response, Malware Analysis, Network Security, Privilege Escalation, Threat Assessment, Virtualization, Vulnerability Assessment
Operating Systems: Linux, Mac OS, Windows
Pen-testing & Analysis: Google Dorks, Metasploit, Nmap, Nessus, NetCat, OSINT, Qualys, SIEM, Splunk, Wireshark
Programming Languages: Working knowledge of Python and Bash scripting and PowerShell
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cascadia Backflow, Lake Oswego Oregon 2013 – Present
Owner/General Manager
Developed and implemented security plans to safeguard against potential cyber threats.
Demonstrated proficiency in conducting weekly vulnerability scans, reviewing logs, and staying informed on the latest industry trends.
Observed company performance and integrated changes in workflow and frameworks to increase output and elevate the quality of service delivered.
Managed financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
TruGreen Landcare, Tigard Oregon 1998 – 2015
Account Manager/Operations Manager
Monitored budget and expenses to meet gross margin targets and regularly reported to branch and regional management.
Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
Encouraged and mentored employees to move up within the company.